Summer 2023 Information

Summer 2023 registration will begin mid-February (typically Valentine’s Day). Spots fill up rather quickly so please mark your calendar. If you are new to Camp Argo, please Contact Us so we can add your email to future correspondences.

We are currently preparing a new camper schedule to accommodate increased enrollment, updating our summer rates, and adding some new activities!

Our returning staff are excited to get started. Due to increased enrollment, we will be hiring additional counselors, a camp nurse, art specialist, archery, ropes/adventure, and fishing. Interested applicants are welcome to fill-out and submit an application ages 17+ older (if you know anyone!).

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What to Bring

Labeled, reusable water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day.
Labeled lunch, extra snacks x2 times a day with an ice pack or frozen water bottle.
Extra spray sunscreen and insect repellent to reapply if necessary (parents, please apply prior to attending).
A change of clothes (just in case) and/or a towel for drying after water activities.
A fishing pole that can be kept on site until Friday.
No personal electronics or toys
LABEL, LABEL, LABEL, LABEL, LABLE everything!!!

What to Expect at Camp Argo

Activities & Schedule

Some of the daily activities offered:

Typical Daily Schedule

Dropoff, Pickup & Parking Procedures

Extended Camp AM 7:30-9:00AM
$15 1st child, $5 additional

Camp Day Drop-Off AM 9:00-9:15AM

Camp Pick-Up PM. 3:45-4:00PM

Extended Camp PM 4:00-5:30PM
$15 1st child, $5 additional
Late pickup after 5:30pm is $10 per minute

Dropoff & Pickup Map

Dropoff & Pickup Policy RIGHT TURN ONLY!

Emergency Action Plan

Fire & Emergency Evacuation Map

Emergency Action Plan

Important Phone Numbers

Other

Parent Consent Form
(for reference purposes only; official consent form is executed through CampDoc)

About Us

Camp Argo is an outdoor, recreational day camp located on 42 acres in Orange, Connecticut where siblings and friends can come together to enjoy the benefits of a summer experience.

Additionally, Camp Argo strives to accommodate campers with different social abilities in a safe, nurturing environment.

Take A Tour

You are invited to take a tour of our summer location, the beautiful Camp Cedarcrest, and meet some of our amazing staff.

Quick FACTS

An outdoor recreational day camp
from 9am – 4pm welcoming all campers ages 4 – 14 years
located at Camp Cedarcrest in Orange, CT.

Summer 2023 Weekly Sessions

Session One: June 19-23
Session Two: June 26-30
Session Three: July 3-7
Session Four: July 10-14
Session Five: July 17-21
Session Six: July 24-28
Session Seven: July 31-Aug 4
Session Eight: Aug 7-11

Rates

Per Week Summer Rates:
$320 (1st camper)
$305 (2nd sibling camper)
$290 (3rd sibling or more)

$280 Extended School Year

$255 Counselor in Training

CIT & ESY Options

Counselors in Training
(14 & 15yrs only)
8:30am-4:30pm

Extended School Year
(Summer School)
12pm-4pm Mon-Thur
9am-4pm Friday

Extended Camp

7:30am-9am (morning block) or
4pm-5:30pm (afternoon block)

$15 per block (1st camper)
$5 per block (each additional camper)

Activities

Archery, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, GagaBall, Adventure (ropes) Course, Pedal-carts, Creative Arts, 9 Square in the Air, Collaborative Games, Songs, and so much more!

Inclusion Component

We also offer an Inclusion Component serving those in our community with special needs & abilities. Please fill out our Inclusion Component Questionnaire below and provide us your child’s 1:1 aide cleared background check when confirmed.

Our Mission

Camp Argo is a non-profit organization and our mission is to promote and embrace the philosophy that “Everyone can be a HERO!” At Camp Argo we strongly feel that it is important for your child to grow through interactive play, traditional and non-traditional sports, and other creative outlets in a safe learning environment.

Camp Argo believes in empowering campers to dream big, be kind to one another, find their strengths, try their best, and learn to lead by example. To us at Camp Argo, this is the definition of a HERO!

Our Purpose

Camp Argo helps each camper realize that the attributes of a true HERO are within all of us! With this in mind, our program is designed to emphasize the HERO-like characteristics that we discover within each other when trying new activities, participating in recreational group games, spending time with our peers, and giving back in the community.

Our Action

In doing so Camp Argo recognizes the courageous & resilient HEROIC qualities our campers demonstrate and honor them at the end of each day. Also, Camp Argo invites local heroes, community leaders, artists, entertainers, and educators to come speak and work with our campers to give them a full, engaging camp experience.

Our Origin

Camp Argo was named after the heroic story of Jason and the Argonauts, and their quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece. The Golden Fleece was the wool coat of a golden winged ram that was so valuable, the king had it hung on a tree protected by a fierce dragon. It was a feat deemed impossible.

Jason selected a team of HEROES called the Argonauts after the ship they were to set sail on, the Argo. It was to take them on a tremendous adventure where they would face many challenges along the way to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Each of the heroes played significant roles in winning these difficult challenges by using their personal strengths.

Similarly, our campers will also partake in many challenges and adventures throughout the summer. We hope our campers will use their individual talents to succeed in the activities they participate in at Camp Argo and to discover their inner HERO!

Board of Directors

Board of Directors:

President: Courtney Nevis

Treasurer: Cathy Ianotta

Secretary: Carson Echeverry

To contact the Board please email info@campargo.org

Summers of Play

Campers

Archery Bullseyes

FIsh Caught & Released

Pedal Cart Laps

Quick Videos

Learn more about what Camp Argo has to offer your child this summer.

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Introduction to Camp Argo

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About Camp Argo

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Our Program

Safety

We focus on the physical & emotional safety of our campers and support a bully-free environment.

Outside

Our staff emphasizes the importance of nature & the joy of being outdoors everyday, rain & shine!

Personal

We are able to maintain close personal contact with campers and encourage meaningful bonds amongst counselors & campers.

Encourage

We encourage our campers to demonstrate behaviors that a HERO would exhibit daily; altruistic, resolute, generous, & observant.

Guide

We guide our campers through conversations with each other to help build their self-confidence & develop positive relationships.

Social

Our diverse camp environment provides campers with social opportunities to connect with new faces from the surrounding communities.

Summer 2023 Rates

$ 320 Per Week

Ages 4 - 14
9am - 4pm
Monday - Friday

$ 305 Per Week

Ages 4 - 14
9am - 4pm
Monday - Friday

$ 290 Per Week

Ages 4 - 14
9am - 4pm
Monday - Friday

$ 255 Per Week

Ages 14 & 15
8:30am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday

$ 280 Per Week

Ages 4 - 14
12pm - 4pm M-Th
9am - 4pm Fri

$ 15 Per Block

$15 1st Camper, $5 additional
7:30am - 9am M-F
4pm - 5:30pm M-F

$ ! Register for all Weeks

Two weeks of FREE
Extended Camp
Automatically applied to the last two weeks of the summer!

$ -10 Save Processing Fees

Save $10 for each
week & camper
Contact Us to
Request a Coupon Code

Camper Spots Remaining as of MARCH 1st

Session 1
June 19-23

Session 2
June 26-30

Session 3
July 3-7

Session 4
July 10-14

Session 5
July 17-21

Session 6
July 24-28

Session 7
July 31-Aug 4

Session 8
Aug 7-11

If you are interested in registering for all 8 weeks, we will waive the waitlist for any weeks that are currently full.
Contact Us prior for the specific details.

Session 3 is a full week (all 5 days).
We will be hosting a full day of camp on the 4th of July.

Once your child is promoted from the waitlist,
please provide full payment immediately or
the next camper on the list will be contacted.

Camper Registration

Registration must be completed online with CampDoc.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required per child to reserve each weekly session.
Any remaining amount will be due by June 1st along with a completed camper health profile on CampDoc.

Tax EIN 46-1967224
You may also print an official receipt from your camper profile on CampDoc.

For full terms and conditions please read the Parent and Camper Consent Form.

Mandated Distribution of CT Safe Sport Policy Child Abuse Prevention & Mandated Reporter Training

Upon the enrollment or registration of any child in a youth camp, the licensee of such youth camp shall provide a copy of the guidelines developed to the parent or guardian of such child.

Mandated Distribution of Mandated Reporter Training

During staff training, we review the mandated reporter training, and the guidelines about child sexual abuse and exploitation. We ask that you take a moment to review.

Inclusion Component Camper/Parent Questionnaire

Please fill out this form to keep our Inclusion Supervisors current of your child's needs at camp.

Care 4 Kids Parent Provider Agreement Form

Use Contact Us to request Camp Argo to fill-in sections 2, 3 & 4 so that you can submit the completed packet for reimbursement.

2023 Campership Eligibility Packet (hard copy)

Hard copy is not accepted as registration. Must register via CampDoc. Contact Us to request Coupon Code to waive payment temporarily. Online registration is required by March 15, 2023 for processing. Please follow the directions in the packet.

Summer 2023 Information

Our Team

Camp Staff

At Camp Argo we feel that a big reason why campers will return year after year is in part because of the amazing relationship between themselves and our counseling staff.

We are determined to hire the most incredible individuals that are committed to the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of each camper.

The staff is excited to welcome your camper upon arrival and ensure they feel safe and connected to their group. Their focus will be to encourage your camper to believe in their abilities while learning new skills and having a blast all summer!

Camp Supervisors

Jason Nevis

Camp Director

Coach Jason Nevis is currently the Aquatics Director at Hopkins School in New Haven. He also teaches Heath and is the Head Coach for both boys & girls swimming and water polo teams.

Recently, he was the 5th-8th grade Physical Education teacher at Blackham Elementary School in Bridgeport. Previously, he was the Athletics & Facilities Director, as well as the PE teacher at St. Raymond School in Menlo Park, CA which is where Camp Argo began in 2013!

Coach Nevis is personally connected with Camp Argo because his children attend and his two boys are autistic and part of the Inclusion Component at camp. Coach is excited to continue providing wonderful experiences for kids within the community, their siblings, families and friends each summer.

Tori Franklin

Programming & Staff Life

Tori graduated with a BS & MS in English & Psychology from Quinnipiac University 2021 and is currently student teaching & substituting in Meriden. She is originally from New Jersey and enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends & family outdoors!

Tori is returning to Camp Argo as our Programming & Wellness Supervisor. With her previous camp experience and knowledge working for other programs, Tori is eager to apply her expertise & energy with the campers this summer!

Veronica Bennet

Inclusion Specialist Supervisor

Veronica is currently a Special Education teacher in Bridgeport Public Schools as a resource 6th-8th grade teacher. She graduated with a BS in Comprehensive Special Education K-12 from Southern Connecticut University in 2021.

Veronica is excited to join the Camp Argo team and work alongside our Inclusion Campers creating new memories and friends this summer!

Bahar Musa

Inclusion Specialist

Nicole Aboagye

Camp Nurse

Erin McCarthy

Specialist Supervisor

Looking to Hire

Specialist Supervisor

Courtney Nevis

Board Member

Courtney Nevis is currently a devoted stay at home mother of 3 beautiful children; Maggie, John and Beau; who all attend Camp Argo!

In order to support Camp Argo's belief that everyone can be a HERO, Courtney spends much of her time inviting local heroes, educators, community leaders, and charitable organizations to come speak about their positions in the community. As Board President, Courtney is continually focusing her efforts on fundraising and grant opportunities.